I began blogging in earnest in February, but it really began to take off in April. Today was a milestone with my 200th follower. With that, comes the reverse. I follow. There is a tremendous digital gathering and we are only just beginning to understand its impact.
200,
it isn’t 300,
the movie
or followers.
Thank you
for finding your way to this blog.
On a digital palette
I create
vent
share
reveal
learn
present
about the complex nuances of my life in this world.
My gratitude expressed two ways–
following others
who blaze trails
as pioneers
as companions.
Thank you
grateful
you share
your venture along
on this road less traveled
a humbling
transforming
uplifting space.
I am grateful, indebted.
Thank you
is the second way to express gratitude to 200 + 1 now.
Here is a sampler of blogs I follow. Please visit and add to their following. They inspire, teach, and share each day I prepare to write. I ma sure you will enjoy all or some of the following. Check out my blog roll for others.
Spokane Favs is a colleague of mine at Gonzaga University in Spokane WA.
Mikibong inspires with diverse and great photography
Marie Wetmore is a life coach par excellent
Elke Teaches is an Australian teacher to be and mother
Words/Love is a fantastic and creative writer
Zellie M Quinn is a writer and reflector of life
Edilio Ciclostile is a whimsical artist who wants you help him grow down
Enough of the Cat Talk is a teacher from New York who shares in many ways
Meanwhile Melody Muses is an exceptional writer of great poetry who honours nature and teaches.
Mike’s Look at Life is through poetry and photography of things we normally ignore but are there all the time
Brian Gaynor Photography provides inspiring pictures of and in nature
Rod Posse is a photographer of unusual but interesting things
RC Gale is a writer and creator of space for other writers.
That Dude Eddie is a writer of poetry and prose spreading love and peace.
Simon Marsh is an Anglican Priest in England who shares a passion for the writings of Parker Palmer and Thomas Merton
Elizabeth Rambles from a banana boat up the Clyde
Nonoy Manga is an artist and animator with a little writing thrown in on the side.
Seaman Mom is a mother from Romania who works on a cruise ship.
Colour the Day is an artist who finds beauty in many places and ways.
The Jog is by an Anglican minister in England.
Eleven 11 has gone quiet the last few days, but his is a fun blog to read.
ivonprefontaine
Teacher as Transformer 
201 is a big community. I am really grateful to be part of this blogging community and for the opportunity to be express ourselves and learn from one another. It is a real privilege to be part of this intercontinental college and it’s an adventure that we don’t know where it’s going. Thank you for your blogging and for signposting others for exploration. I’m a late arrival, probably follower #197.
Thank you for taking the time to join me on my journey. It feels good to have companions along the way. Mike Seymour, an author I enjoy reading, points out the roots of companion are in sharing bread. It is like taking nutrition even on a digital journey.
Yes, I love that understanding of company. It’s a shame our words get so de-meaned in their ordinary usage.
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